Just Deaf

"It's important for children to be able to be themselves."

"Our parents gave us confidence: you're great, just the way you are."

"What can I do now?"

"You end up in this medical scene, I almost forget to enjoy having my child."

"It was really kind of a relief when we heard Emiel was deaf."

"Sometimes I feel belittled as a deaf person."

"We're religious, and I immediately noticed this having an effect on my faith."

"At first, very small things could make me incredibly sad."

"I think bonding and interacting with your child is the most important thing."

"The first year was very busy, so many appointments. We barely had time to enjoy it."

"The realization really hit us: we're responsible for this now."

"Would he ever be able to hear music, or the rain beating against the window? That was quite important to me."

"Your first thought is: the world is ending. But it's not ending, another world just opens itself up."

"I love having a deaf child, that's hard to explain."

"Now that I see how happy they are, I worry a lot less."